Sometimes Letting Go Feels Irresponsible
If you are someone who feels responsible for fixing everything and everyone, you may find it difficult to rest. There can be constant pressure to think through every situation, to find solutions, and to make sure nothing falls apart. If we're honest, sometimes letting go feels irresponsible. I lived that way for a long time.
During a season when my family and I were serving as missionaries in Puerto Rico, everything in our lives felt stuck. We knew our time there was coming to an end, but there was no clear way forward. The longer it went on, the more overwhelming it became. I found myself consumed with everything that was not working, and eventually, that pressure turned into severe anxiety attacks. Because I had never experienced anything like that before, I was convinced something was physically wrong... (more)
Steve Porter, Rochester, NY
Looking Toward the Father: A Template for Rest
"Jesus replied, 'Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.'" (Mark 1:38 NIV)
The crowds were looking for Jesus. The ministry was growing. People were being healed. Lives were being changed. Demons were fleeing. Word was spreading from house to house and village to village.
By every outward measurement, this was the moment to stay, build on the momentum, gather the crowds, and make the most of the opportunity. But Jesus did something that still speaks deeply to my heart. He withdrew.
While others were looking for Him, Jesus was looking toward His Father. Before the demands of the day could pull upon Him, He went to a solitary place and prayed... (more)
Andrew Towe, Chattanooga, TN
This Is Restoration with Restitution
While in prayer concerning the month of August, I heard the Lord say, "You will see a GUST of restoration in this month. Prepare to stand in awe of what I am doing for My people. What has been stolen is being restored with restitution."
I believe August will mark a significant turning point for many. We are entering the eighth month on the Gregorian calendar, and throughout Scripture the number eight represents new beginnings. I believe the Lord is declaring that this is a season of new beginnings, divine restoration, and supernatural restitution.
Get Ready to Experience God's Goodness Once Again
The Holy Spirit immediately drew my attention to 2 Kings 8, where we find the continuation of the story of the Shunammite woman... (more)
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Gretchen Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX (Aug 8, 2026) - Steve Porter: Stop Striving & Find Rest in God's Presence
Steve Porter, Rochester, NY (Aug 8, 2026) - Andrew Towe: A Gust of Restoration
Andrew Towe, Chattanooga, TN (Aug 7, 2026)
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